The following summaries outline how well we have performed against national benchmarks. Whilst we recognise the importance of these benchmarks, we remain focussed on what the results mean for our students, their families and our staff.

GCSE (Key Stage 4) Exam Results 2018

Measure

2014

2015

2016

2017 *

2018

Progress 8

n/a

+0.28

+0.14

-0.07

0.05

Attainment 8

n/a

56.6

56.1

49.3

52.46

% Basics (9-5, 9-4 grades including English & maths)

73

80

81

52 (9-5)73 (9-4)

58 (9-5)78 (9-4)

% English Baccalaureate

24

34

45

37

43

% 8 or more A* or A grades

14

14

9

10

% Girl / Boy

46/54

49/51

51/49

50/50

46/54

* Change of exam methodology so no direct comparison with previous years possible.

For further information and more detailed figures, please see the full report below: